Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Sajan K Hegde treats:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Spinal Tumor
• Brain Abscess
• Epilepsy
• Vertebral Tumors
• Slip Disc
• Glioma
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Scoliosis
• Aneurysm
• Disc Disease
• Meningiomas
• Fractured Vertebra
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Csf Obstruction
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Dementia
• Stroke
• Astrocytoma
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Disc Herniation
• Brain Cancers
• Brain Tumor
• Disc Dessication
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Pinched Nerve
• Disc Pain
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Huntington's Disease
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Ependymomas
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Disc Degeneration
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Achondroplasia
• Tremors
• Mixed Gliomas
• Cerebral Edema
• Brain Infection
• Disc Bulge
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Chronic Depression
• Paget'S Disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Hydrocephalus
• Dystonia
• Spinal Arthritis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Parkinson's Disease
• Herniated Disc
• Meningioma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Memory problems
• Drowsiness
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Unusually large head size
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleep problems
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Fatigue
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Prominent scalp veins
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Stiffness in the low back area
• restricting range of motion
• Seizures

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Sajan K Hegde

The working hour of doctor Sajan K Hegde is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Sajan K Hegde perform are given below::

• Spinal Fusion
• Scoliosis Surgery
• Microdiscectomy
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

• MBBS; MS

Work Experiences

• Dr Sajan K Hegde is a practicing in Chennai at Apollo Hospital